42114101 Rev.1 88 /5. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION5.1 Cleaning[Cautions]1. Be sure to turn OFF the AC POWER switch before cleaning. Remove the AC Power cordfrom the printer.2. Avoid dust inside the printer mechanism when cleaning.3. If a lubricated part has been cleaned, be sure to apply lubricating oil to that portion aftercleaning.(1) Cleaning timeWhen the equipment operating time has reached six months or 300 hours, whichevercomes first.(2) Cleaning toolsDry cloth (soft cloth such as gauze), vacuum cleaner, cotton bud(3) Places to be cleanedTable 5.1 lists the places to be cleaned:Table 5.1Place to be cleaned Cleaning procedureCarriage shaft and the vicinity Remove paper waste and wipe off stain,Paper travel surface, sensor lever dust, ribbon waste, cotton bud. etc.Carriageshaft